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Design Program:  The project scope included modification of the existing facility to remove  existing chlorine contact tanks, and to build two buildings to house ultra-violet lamp disinfection equipment.  Byce & Associates provided Mechanical and Electrical engineering design services to insure that the new ultra-violet lamp process would function properly.  This project was significant because the new process eliminated the need for liquid chlorine to be added to disinfect the water discharged from the plant.  The new ultra-violet lamp systems use fluorescent lights with a high  ultra-violet output to  perform the same function.  This change in the basic philosophy in treating the water, required close coordination with the owner in order to prevent any interruption of services to the community.

Design Challenges:  The main design challenge for this project was the need to keep the existing chlorine disinfecting process functional while the new UV process was implemented.  Also, the fast paced schedule of this project created challenges.